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MHLW Starts Discussing Blood Law Amendment Focusing on Use of Blood-Derived iPS Cells, New Entrants into Blood Collection
A health ministry panel initiated discussions on amending the Blood Law on April 24. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) cited the use of blood-derived iPS cells in R&D and the participation of new entities in blood collection…
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